Winter Graduation 2025
Monday 24 November at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
Invites
Emails have been sent to eligible graduands. If you think you are eligible to graduate and haven't received an invite, please let us know - graduation@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk.
Graduation Guide
Please read all the information on this page and the Graduation guide below to ensure you have all the information you need to make the most of your day.
Next Steps
Your invitation email includes a username and password, which you’ll need to confirm your attendance at the graduation ceremony. Please use the link below to let us know if you’ll be attending by Friday 31 October. If you do not confirm your attendance by this date, it may not be possible to attend the ceremony.
Check Your Details
The name used for graduation purposes will be the same as it appears on your invite email. If you want to make any changes, please update your “known as” name on City Life by Monday 20th October. No changes will be accepted after this deadline.
Academic Gowns
All graduands must wear academic gowns on the day. We may be able to offer some students financial support to hire robes. Please contact: graduation@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk.
Ceremony Timings
There are three ceremonies on the day. You can only graduate from the ceremony you are invited to. Use the links below to see what to expect on the day:-
- Ceremony 1 at 11am: Faculty of Creative Industries.
- Ceremony 2 at 3pm: Faculty of Hospitality & Leisure and Faculty of Nautical & STEM.
- Ceremony 3 at 7pm: Faculty of Education & Humanities and Professional Courses.
Graduation Key Dates
We've put together a timeline of key dates leading up to graduation. To ensure the day goes well for all involved, please ensure you meet the deadlines given.
We'll be publishing everything you need to know about Graduation on this page, so keep an eye out for updates.
| Key Dates* | Further Information |
|---|---|
| Mon 29 September |
To attend the graduation ceremony, students must ensure that:
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| Mon 6 - Fri 10 October |
Invitation emails sent out to eligible students in batches. All emails will be sent by Friday 10 October. |
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Mon 6 October |
Using the login details provided on your graduation invite email, confirm your attendance. All graduates must wear a graduation gown and hood. The link to hire a gown will be on the invite email and the college website. |
| Fri 31 October |
The link to confirm your attendance will close at 5pm on Friday 31 October. If you do not confirm your attendance by this date, it may not be possible to attend the ceremony. |
| Tues 4 November |
The guest ticket booking link will go live on our website at 12 noon on Tuesday 4 November. This is for guest tickets only. Graduands do not need to book a ticket for themselves. You will be issued a ticket on graduation day when you register at the Concert Hall. |
| Mon 3 November |
The link to hire a graduation gown online closes. However, you can still hire a gown on graduation day from the Ede & Ravenscroft gowning desk (subject to availability). |
| Mon 24 November |
Graduation Day. Our Graduation Guide will have full details on what to expect on the day. You can watch last year's ceremony on our YouTube channel to see what to expect. |
*These dates may change, so please check back regularly.
Social Event
We love to see your graduation photos and videos, follow us on social media and share your day using #CoGCGrad. We'll be posting our own photos and videos so keep an eye on all our social channels.
Live Stream
We'll be live-streaming all ceremonies for students, friends and family unable to join us. The videos will also be available on our YouTube channel following the event.
Accessibility at graduation
If you need adjustments or additional support to help you take part in the graduation ceremony please contact us as soon as you can - graduation@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk.
If any of your guests need assistance please contact the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall directly.
Privacy Notice
Our Privacy Notice explains how personal data will be processed for and during the event and provides guidance should you not wish your data to be processed in this way. This applies to all students intending to graduate or may be eligible for an award, whether they attend a ceremony or not.
Alumni Association
Every student who graduates from City is invited to register for our Alumni Association and join an expanding community.
Contact
If you have any questions about Graduation, please contact graduation@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk.